According to Brian McDonald, GCU’s Programme Leader and Senior Lecturer in Games Software Development, the Global Game Jam invites students to explore new technology tools, try new roles in development and test their skills.

He said: “The Global Game Jam is one of the highlights of the gaming year. The event is a celebration of the game-development process and highlights the amazing work that can be completed by talented and passionate people in such a small period of time.

“For GCU students, it gives them an excellent opportunity to practice game creation in an environment that is geared towards making something interesting and fun. They receive support from the other jammers who come from other universities or industry and, during the course of the Jam, they are able to receive guidance and feedback from Industry mentors.”

GCU's School of Engineering and Built Environment offers its thanks to the following for their support during the event: